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Ripple President Monica Long outlined plans for decentralized identity on the XRP Ledger, where users could tokenize KYC and DNA data using zero-knowledge proofs.

The IMF warns that tokenized finance could accelerate financial crises by removing settlement delays and triggering real-time liquidity stress across global markets.

The Ethereum Foundation has staked nearly 69,500 ETH worth $140 million in under two months, while analysts eye the $2,100-$2,150 resistance zone as the next key hurdle.

Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart argues Bitcoin ETFs will eventually overtake gold in total assets, as March flows show a $4B divergence between the two.

A rare bullish crossover on the ALT/BTC chart — last seen before the 2021 altcoin explosion — has returned alongside six macro and regulatory catalysts.

Centralized exchanges absorbed over $778 million in USDC in a single day, matching levels last seen before Bitcoin's record-breaking October rally.

The U.S., China and Russia together control an estimated 68% of Bitcoin's hashpower, exposing sharp geographic limits to the network's decentralization.

XRP Ledger recorded 4.49 million transactions in a single day and surpassed 7.7 million wallets, yet XRP's price has fallen for six consecutive months to $1.31.

Block, led by Jack Dorsey, is preparing to launch a Bitcoin faucet that could distribute free BTC to users, echoing the early crypto giveaway model from 2010.

Charles Schwab is preparing to launch spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in 2026, marking a major step in institutional crypto adoption and expanding direct access for investors.